Green Mountain Blackberry
Rubus vermontanus
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Green Mountain Blackberry (Rubus vermontanus) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–72" H × 24"–96" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CT, DE, IA, IL and 16 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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A native vine that produces small white flowers in late spring and summer, followed by edible berries. This spreading groundcover works well for naturalizing slopes and woodland edges with its arching canes and seasonal interest.
In an HOA neighborhood
Green Mountain Blackberry takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Spreads aggressively and can appear uncontrolled
- Thorny canes may be considered a safety hazard
- Can look messy and wild especially when dormant
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and beetles during the long blooming season from May through July. Birds and small mammals enjoy the berries, while the dense growth provides nesting sites and cover.
Common questions
- How much sun does Green Mountain Blackberry need?
- Green Mountain Blackberry grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Green Mountain Blackberry bloom?
- Green Mountain Blackberry blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Green Mountain Blackberry native?
- Green Mountain Blackberry (Rubus vermontanus) is native to CT, DE, IA, IL and 16 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Green Mountain Blackberry attract?
- Green Mountain Blackberry draws bees and beetles.
- Is Green Mountain Blackberry HOA-friendly?
- Green Mountain Blackberry takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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